Explain how cations and anions form

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A cation is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons from its outermost electron shell; it has an overall positive charge because it contains more protons than electrons. An anion is formed when an atom gains one or more electrons in its outermost electron shell; it has an overall negative charge because it contains more electrons than protons.

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